Klonopin for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Mel
• January 19, 2017

"I've been on 2mg twice a day for over 14 years now. My dosage has never gone up and I feel it really helps keep my panic disorder in check. Sometimes I skip a dose and don't even notice it. I have had trouble with doctors wanting to take me off the medication and essentially play with my medications. However, my response is always "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I do recommend that anyone that is on this medication have a physician to monitor you on a regular basis. If you find yourself taking more than prescribed, please notify your doctor."

• Mr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2022

"I have been taking klonopin for 2 years now. Up to 4mg a day if needed. But I mostly took around 2mg or 3mg every other day or sometimes every day if life was chaotic which is usually is. THIS DRUG IS BAD! I had no idea getting off it would be about as hard as opioids. I keep weening down to 0mg, but then after 7 days, I have extreme nightmarish panic attacks (rebound). I have tried this twice. I cannot seem to get past the 7th day. This drug is awful. I wish I never got on it long term. Yes, it does work for panic attacks, but I should not have started taking it regularly even though my psychiatrist allowed me to. I read all the horror stories of how long recovery takes. It looks and feels hopeless. I have not felt myself in the last 2 years either. Never happy. Just a zombie going through the motions. But when panic attack is so bad, I feel like I am going to to die and I cannot do a single thing all day long. Stay away from this medication."

• SES
• August 23, 2017

"Although this drug can help with panic attacks/anxiety, it is extremely dangerous and is for SHORT TIME USE ONLY. I have recently stopped taking it ( I took it 5 yrs) and have gone through the worst withdrawal, both mentally and physically. Using it long term can lead to dependence and even addiction. It also prevents you from truly living your life because you just go through the motions in a daze and do not learn valuable anxiety/depression coping skills. The moment you are without it, your world comes crashing down. I had severe physical pain (vomiting, muscle aches, fever, sleeplessness, headache) and suicidal thoughts. Use it ONLY when necessary and for a short time. Please be careful and learn about your medications before you start them."

• Mr Bill
• February 6, 2019

"I have been using Klonopin for over 5 years and I have found it to be very effective in reducing anxiety in combination with low dose Paxil. Take 0.5 mg during the work week and none on weekends. Also take 0.5 at night to help sleep. I have not built a tolerance and find it a very useful tool in managing anxiety. My goal has been to use it sparingly but will not hesitate to take more for more dentists visits, interviews, etc.. Just know if you do you will be tired and drained afterwards. Wish I had found my right combo of meds before I quit a great job due to anxiety. Also Ativan didn't treat me very nice. Had severe withdrawal as it has a shorter half life. My quality of life has improved because of Klonopin. Oh...No weight gain either."

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2017

"This is an amazing medication for OCD and generalized anxiety. This medication has truthfully changed my life. If you are considering which benzo to take I strongly suggest this one because it does not make you feel "high" like xanax does or the weird blackouts that can come from xanax. Only thing to keep in mind is that there have been studies linking klonopin use with Alzheimer's and overall memory issues. Best of luck!"

• heidi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2013

"I take 0.5 mg twice daily - actually Xanax worked slightly better, but my doctor believes Klonopin has less risk of addiction, so he prescribed it for long-term use, which I need to treat panic disorder. My panic disorder emerged as a young child and then went into remission from my twenties through my early forties, only to crop up again a few months ago. I take 100 mg of Zoloft for depression and the Klonopin for the panic, and I have my life back. I do get a little tired each day, but my range of emotions is normal, not desperate, hopeless, and fraught with terror of panic. These medicines are a Godsend, and I thank God daily for them."

• Tiffrs
• May 20, 2008

"I had suffered with severe panic and anxiety disorder for years. After trying every medication out there, including Effexor, I felt that there was no hope. I finally found a doctor that actually listened to my symptoms and he put me on Klonopin. I can now function properly throughout my day. I never thought that I would feel the way I did before my disorder started. I am so thankful that there is hope, and that I don't have to suffer through the days any longer."

• Klb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2021

"Back when I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder I suffered from bad anxiety. Much to my relief I was prescribed Klonopin at 1mg and it really helped. Then I changed doctors. They instantly took me off and put me on inderal which was a huge let down and did not help. Then came ativan and that didn't do a darn thing to me. Now that I have another psychiatrist I'm back on Klonopin I just started back up today and looking forward to less anxiety"

• Daisey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2020

"I took klonopin for the first time because I had a panic attack while driving on the highway, my Emergency room physician prescribed me 0.5mg prn as needed. I read some of the reviews before I took the medication. There were more negative comments than positive. So I broke the pill in a half and took .25mg because I didn’t know how the medication will make me feel. After I took the medication, 30 minutes later, I begun to feel a warmth sensation through my body, I start shaking, I was nauseated for 7 hours, then throughout the day, I felt sedated for 2 days, during this time, I was at work and couldn’t function like I wanted to, so I had to leave my job because I didn’t feel safe at work and I couldn’t stay woke. This medication didn’t work until 8 hours later I felt normal back to the old me. After I took that one dose. I started having withdraw symptoms and anxiety. I felt horrible. Please stay away from this drug..."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

"Was prescribed this three months ago for muscle twitching and involuntary movements related to antipsychotic withdrawal. Medication works great, sometimes too great. Am aware of the risks taking it, but it does help insomnia, anxiety, mania, and twitching. Please be careful and don't take more than prescribed."

• Anne
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2023

"I've suffered from anxiety since I was a toddler and it has been crippling. I am also bipolar and have hypomanic episodes which present as severe agitation and anxiety. I didn't like Xanax so I stopped taking it. I was prescribed Klonopin (generic) I was able to breathe and function as a normal human. The problem is no one wants to prescribe it. If I had cancer they wouldn't think twice about prescribing a treatment that works. I understand the addiction aspect, but why do I have to suffer because of others? It isn't fair. I've offered to have blood or urine tests as often as they want to prove I'm taking meds exactly as prescribed. I'm so sick of feeling like I don't matter. I also have fibromyalgia which is horribly painful and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Klonopin actually helps with the pain whereas Lyrica, Gabapentin, Tylenol, or ibuprofen do nothing and may as well be tic tacs. I'm at a loss. I don't know if this is unique to the 5 boroughs of NYC or if it's like this everywhere."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2022

"I’m not the one to leave reviews but I’ve tried over 35 different anxiety/depressions meds and I’m only 22. I even took the genesight DNA testing. My dr was totally against benzos but I got to the point of losing 50 pounds and visiting her every week panicking not being able to breathe. She gave me klonopin and when I tell you my life CHANGED. It completely did a 360. I use to never leave my house now I’m never home. Some people are against benzos everyday but it is helpful to those who don’t abuse it. I finally changed doctors and she agreed klonopin is my best bet. I’ve been on klonopin for 2.5 years and it saved me. God sent, if I could rate 1000 I would"

• Novel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 5, 2016

"I checked myself into a mental hospital in 2011 and was put on this three times a day. I was eventually cut down to as needed and it's still wonderful. Kpin (as I call it) curbs the panicky feelings within minutes and I sleep so well that it's sometimes hard to get out of bed in the morning! Thank you, Roche--your little yellow pill is fantastic!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 25, 2018

"Took this as directed for an issue post partum. I did not experience negative side affects. No withdrawal, no cravings, none of the above. It did help me while I waited for my Paxil to kick in fully. I now use it very occasionally at a low dose if needed for anxiety. Do not let the reviews on here scare you. Even after having a baby and experiencing many issues post partum, this drug has not given me problems or addiction of any kind. It is worth a try, but must be taken exactly as prescribed."

• Tony...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 16, 2022

"Best medication ever! I’ve been on it since I was 18 and I’m 47 today, never had to increase the dose and have been taking 1 mg 2 times day and was doing amazing. Then one day I was late for an appointment and got discharged from my doctors office and found a new therapist but she put on buspar (buspirone) 15 mg and it is awful it id making miserable and unhealthy and many other things that I cannot talk about but I never thought I’d ever say this but it’s been 45 days almost and I really miss KLONOPIN"

• Sister
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2019

"My sister was prescribed this medication and within 3 months she committed suicide. I have nothing else to say other than this drug should not be in the market if it could possibly cause suicidal thoughts . No drug should."

• Hotas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2015

"I started suffering with panic disorder for 3 years and was not using any treatment. It got to the point to where I was agoraphobic and wouldn't leave my house I was scared for my life and felt like I wasn't even a human being anymore I suffered dramatically from what is called derealization I ended up turning myself into a hospital that had a mental health outpatient program which put me on klonopin 0.5 mg twice a day and it literally changed my life I finally have a life again and can move around and do things, I can go to work I still once in awhile start to have panic but the Klonopin doesn't allow me to actually have a panic attack. My general anxiety is now down to nothing and I can feel like I can live again. The first month had its ups and downs"

• Donnie
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2015

"I was suffering with terrible panic attacks for a few years before the attacks became more and more severe and i was starting to have the panic attacks more often. I hope none of you ever have to go thru even one panic attack. I can't explain fully how they make you feel but I was sure during each time I had one of these attacks that I might actually die. So much starts to happen to my body during an atfack. My heart feels like it is going to literally explode. My breathing becomes hyperventalating. So finally I was prescribed 1mg of klonapin 2 x a day and it has worked wonders in helping stop attacks"

• Hopsc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 6, 2018

"I started taking this medication due to having all sorts of problems with anxiety. I had agoraphobia, panic attacks, and the whole bit. I began taking this medication and it was a lifesaver for me. I use this medication responsibly, but even though I use it exactly as prescribed there’s always this doctor who comes along who wants to take me off of it and have me take 3,600mg of Gabapentin instead and put me to sleep. For some reason Klonopin doesn’t put me to sleep but it does calm all the anxiety making life livable... Always trust your doctor, but you are always the best decider on what works for you."

• susan...
• September 21, 2009

"I was on Xanax for several years (4-5 mg per day). It helped a lot in the beginning, but the longer I took it the more jittery I became. My doctor finally put me on Klonopin up to 3 mg a day and it has been amazing. I have only been taking 2 mg a day so far, but I'm sure I will probably need 3 mg at some point. But I went directly from Xanax to Klonopin and I have never missed the Xanax. I was really afraid I would have a lot of withdrawal problems but I suppose the Klonopin took care of that. Anyway, it has been amazing how much better I feel and sleep since changing to the Klonopin. It has changed my life. I'm so thankful my doctor tried it. I really didn't want to take anything, but I don't think I have a choice. I need it to function normally."

• Mouse
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 4, 2018

"Klonopin is very effective with my anxiety disorder. However, stay away from it. You will be addicted before you know and will seek more and more. If you don't have it, you feel like you are in hell. Withdrawal symptoms are horrible and you lose control of everything. You will get rebound anxiety which is worse than your original anxiety. This is so bad that you cannot function without it. Therefore, you have to continue using it to avoid the withdrawal symptoms because they are so awful. Please, if you doctor prescribed this drug, refuse it and take a nonbenzo drug. You will rue the day you ever started using it. I am out of medicine now and am just terrible shape that I cannot sleep. Yes, it is very effective at treating your disorder but it has got to be the worst drug to come off of. I was in rehab and even the heroin abusers didn't have as bad withdrawal than I did. Yes, run away from this drug. It will help you but eventually destroy you."

• Denise...
• October 20, 2014

"I've been in a trauma back in 1990 a week after I had no clue what was wrong I was guinea pigged with you name in then put on Klonopin 1 mg 9 times a day now was on 4 1 mg cut down to 3. It honesty is the only thing out of everything I've taken that gave me back a normal life it goes straight to my chest and takes ALL my anxiety and panic away. Better than 20 mg Xanax by far because its long lasting. "

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2008

"Thank goodness for this medication. I could probably not live a normal life without it. I have so many fewer panic attacks while on it. I have tried almost everything. This is the only one that works for me. It also helped my father. He was on it until the day he died."

• Photo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2018

"I was prescribed Klonopin 0.5mg as needed for panic attacks. This medication definitely works. I experienced no unusual side effects. The only side effect I felt was mild tiredness. Every time I take it it usually lasts about 8-12 hours of full effect. It takes about 45 minutes to start working after taking it. When I take this medication I feel very relaxed and peaceful. It gets rid of a panic attack, nausea due to anxiety, and jitteriness from anxiety."

• ash
• June 24, 2013

"I was diagnosed with bipolar at 12. Been on probably every medicine out there. At 20, got pregnant with my baby girl. After having her at 21, had crazy panic attacks and anxiety; never in my life have I had that. I started on 2mg of Xanax 3x a day, felt so doped. Went to Klonopin, and they have even stopped my bipolar meds. CRAZY! IT WORKS WONDERS. BEEN ON FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS."